Author/Authors :
MIRZAEI، Khalil نويسنده M.S., Agricultural Extension and Education Department, Bualisina University, Hamedan, Iran , , SAADI، Heshmatollah نويسنده Ph.D, Agricultural Extension and Education Department, Bualisina University, Hamedan, Iran , , MOVAHEDI، REZA نويسنده , , ESMAEELI SALUMAHALEH ، Adel نويسنده M.A., English Department, Islamic Azad University, Takestan Branch, Iran , , EBRAHIMI ، Marjan نويسنده M.S., Agricultural Extension and Education Department, Bualisina University, Hamedan, Iran , , FAROKHZADI ، Adeleh نويسنده M.A., Physical Education Department, Islamic Azad University, Hamedan Branch, Iran , , BEHNAMNIA، Farnaz نويسنده M.A., English Department, Islamic Azad University, Hamedan Branch, Iran ,
Abstract :
This study, by considering the importance of e-learning in higher education system, has the aim to identify and explore alternative solutions of the development and application of e-learning. This research has been conducted using an exploratory qualitative research methodology with two groups of respondents including both faculty members and PhD candidates in six different higher education institutions in Hamedan and Kurdistan provinces that selected randomly. Data were gathered through interviews technique. The data collection process was conducted to obtain complete and comprehensive data, and saturation was attained by 30 respondents. The results revealed that influencing factors of e-learning development and application in these provinces were: promoting cultural environment for both faculty members and the students, supporting technical infrastructure, removing technological and economical barriers and also conducting continuous training courses and workshops.
